Bükkszentkereszt is a climb of 8.5 kilometers (category 1). Bükkszentkereszt tops out at 657 m above sea level. It is located in Miskolc, n/a, Magyarország. The average gradient is 5.9% with a maximum of 15.7%. The climb has 499 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This Category 1 climb is genuinely hard, with an uneven profile. The main difficulty lies in the two brutal 11% sections between km 6.5-7.0 and km 7.5-8.0, after a first part that's already demanding. The final kilometre at 6% is still significant after those two spikes.
Pacing tips:
1. Managing the variations: Don't overcook it in the 8% section (KM 2.0-2.5) or the 11% ramps. Save something in the tank for the last two steepest kilometres.
2. Make use of the respite: The 1% section (KM 7.0-7.5) is a short but crucial breather. Use it to recover before the final 11% effort.
3. Steady rhythm: Hold a steady perceived effort rather than a constant speed. The 5.9% average gradient is misleading given these big swings.
8.5 km • 499 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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